Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

how long something has existed

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

a young person of either sex

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

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From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

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From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

opinion or judgment

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

command against

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

a young female

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

advancing in amount or intensity

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

joined in matrimony

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

not any; not one

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

on one occasion

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

with speed

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

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From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

carry out

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

with that or this or it

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “Understand me once and for all, Evangeline, I absolutely forbid it.”

the improbability of a specified outcome

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Head in the air the girl walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Lady Stableford, thoroughly upset by the discussion which had taken place, sank into a low easy-chair and put her handkerchief to her eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had married her husband at an early age, and had passed up the social ladder with him, as a rapidly developing business had increasingly provided him with the wealth which had opened the doors of Parliament to the successful merchant, and finally brought him the baronetcy which he had been permitted to pay for, so that his political and party services might be rewarded therewith.

past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading No child had blessed their marriage; and as time drew on, and unlikelihood dissolved itself into impossibility, the old lady yearned the more for the child to mother and take care of which was denied to her.